Burn Em Up
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Hi,
I am a new member to the forum, just having joined today.
I bought a used S&W Model 19-3 .357 Magnum revolver (6-inch barrel) back in the summer of 1991. I bought it at a gun shop in Fremont, CA, as I recall, and was told at the time that it was a Law Enforcement trade-in. It has the diamond-checked wooden hand grips on it, and it's bluing shows 'holster wear'. The serial number is: 9K64228. Can anyone tell me how old this is?
I have had this hand gun for 20 years now, and on Sept. 7th, I am going to fire it for the first time... after I take a "Firearms Safety and Range Familiarization" course at the local shooting range.
Should I start out shooting 'lighter' .38 Special ammo instead of the 'heavier' 357 loads, due to having no prior experience with a hand gun?
I have hunted and shot skeet and trap ( in leagues) with various shotguns in the distant past and have also used various rifles over the years, but I have never fired a handgun. I'm really looking forward to this new experience.
Thank you for your time... Burn Em Up
I am a new member to the forum, just having joined today.
I bought a used S&W Model 19-3 .357 Magnum revolver (6-inch barrel) back in the summer of 1991. I bought it at a gun shop in Fremont, CA, as I recall, and was told at the time that it was a Law Enforcement trade-in. It has the diamond-checked wooden hand grips on it, and it's bluing shows 'holster wear'. The serial number is: 9K64228. Can anyone tell me how old this is?
I have had this hand gun for 20 years now, and on Sept. 7th, I am going to fire it for the first time... after I take a "Firearms Safety and Range Familiarization" course at the local shooting range.
Should I start out shooting 'lighter' .38 Special ammo instead of the 'heavier' 357 loads, due to having no prior experience with a hand gun?
I have hunted and shot skeet and trap ( in leagues) with various shotguns in the distant past and have also used various rifles over the years, but I have never fired a handgun. I'm really looking forward to this new experience.
Thank you for your time... Burn Em Up